Reliability Electrician V | Day Shift Job Chickamauga Georgia USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Chickamauga

Job Title

Reliability Electrician V | Day Shift Position

Overview

Reliability Electrician V – Day Shift. Shaw Industries is seeking a Reliability Electrician V on 1st Shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.). This is the highest‑tier electrical maintenance technician role, responsible for expert‑level troubleshooting, advanced automation & controls programming, and leadership in maintaining the plant’s most complex electrical, robotics, automation, and control systems. This role ensures equipment operates at peak efficiency and lowest reasonable cost.

The Reliability Electrician V also serves as a technical mentor and subject matter expert, leading Reliability Electricians II‑IV and supporting large‑scale improvements across the facility.

Position Expectations

Exceptional safe work practices, complying with OSHA, NEC, NFPA
70E, and all plant standards.
High‑quality, precision electrical work supporting "Great Products & Service."
Consistent adherence to standards and best practices that ensure reliability and repeatability.
Knowledge‑sharing and mentorship, guiding Reliability Electricians II‑IV while continuing to expand personal expertise in advanced automation and controls.
Continuous improvement, providing feedback on equipment, work processes, and improvement opportunities to peers and leadership.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain & Optimize Manufacturing Electrical Systems

Provide expert‑level maintenance on highly automated and complex equipment including MCCs, drives, motors, power distribution equipment, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS, control loops, robotics, servo/stepper systems, and other automation platforms.

Lead Advanced Troubleshooting & Repairs

Perform and lead complex troubleshooting activities.
Differentiate between mechanical, electrical, controls, process, and product‑related issues.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex equipment failures across automation, control logic, and instrumentation.
Develop corrective actions and lead implementation.
Update electrical schematics and documentation accurately and promptly.

Lead Proactive Maintenance Development

Support and develop maintenance strategy:
Preventive Maintenance (PM) – execute high‑level inspections, testing, and evaluations.
Condition Maintenance (CM) – lead repairs/replacements identified through PM & PdM.
Develop detailed job plans and ensure accurate updates to prints and procedures.

Support Major Projects & Process Improvements

Execute work orders and lead improvement initiatives.
Design, program, and implement complex PLC logic and automated system changes.
Install, integrate, and configure advanced control systems, HMIs, robotics, and related equipment.
Support capital projects and new equipment integration efforts.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor Reliability Electricians II‑IV in advanced troubleshooting and controls.
Provide technical direction on major work assignments and project execution.
Serve as a facility SME for electrical systems, automation platforms, and controls strategy.

Knowledge & Skills

Safety:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space PPE & arc flash safety, Hot Work, PIT operation, Fall protection, Hoisting & rigging.
Advanced Tools & Instrumentation:
Process calibrators, Oscilloscopes, IR cameras, Data loggers and analysis software, Advanced networking and communication tools.
Electrical & Controls Expertise:
Read, modify, and update electrical schematics and P&IDs;
Advanced NEC understanding;
Expert understanding of e‑stop and safety‑rated systems.
Advanced troubleshooting of PLCs (hardware and program logic), AC & DC drives, Relay logic, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Single‑loop controllers.
Design and create advanced PLC programs and control strategies.
Strong understanding of automation communication protocols.
Math & Measurement

Skills:

Arithmetic, electrical formulas (current, voltage, power), measurement unit conversions, Ohms/Lenz’s Law.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of Reliability Electrician IV requirements (demonstration of skills).
Previous experience in electrical manufacturing.
Expert‑level troubleshooting and controls experience.
Demonstrated ability to design and modify PLC and automation programs.
Preferred: 5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing, technical degree, apprenticeship, or recognized industrial electrical certification; extensive automation, robotics, or motion control experience; strong PdM experience (IR, ultrasound, data analytics, oscilloscopes); experience leading major reliability or automation projects.

Shift

8‑hour non‑rotating shift, hours fall to in‑punch day, observed calendar, shift starts AM.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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